Strep throat is an annoying contagious illness that makes the throat irritated and can cause serious pain in some cases. It keeps advancing if it’s not treated. Strep throat is caused by a bacteria called a streptococcus that can be transmitted through the air, especially if an already infected person coughs or sneezes. It’s good…

Food poisoning is the result of eating food or drinking water contaminated with bacteria (usually the salmonella strain). Depending on the severity of the case, the symptoms may include diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, fever or dehydration. In most cases, food poisoning is not a life-threatening condition. It generally runs its course within 24 hours from…

Patient education regarding causes, risk factors, and therapy of peptic ulcer disease is very essential for ulcer healing and for preventing ulcer recurrence. In this article, I’m focusing on 4 key points on peptic ulcer disease (PUD) patient education. The aim of this article is to help healthcare professionals who deliver (PUD) patient education to…

Heartburn is a problem that affects people of all ages and both men ad women. The basic cause of heartburn is that the food particles and the acid from the stomach leak beck into the gullet or the esophagus. The food we eat passes thorough the gullet and into the stomach thorough a pipe and…

There’s a lot of talk about Fish Oil these days and a few people have recently asked my thoughts on taking it. I’ve looked for solid, scientifically backed information from people not selling fish or fish oil to help me understand more about the benefits and/or drawbacks. What I’ve found is some great information that…

There are a multitude of reasons as to the reason for the question ‘why am I hungry all the time?’ Some are lifestyle related, some medical and some natural. If your appetite has suddenly changed, then it may well be necessary for you to seek medical advice. But if it is something which has been…

You notice that Mom just doesn’t look right and you ask her if she’s ok. “I’m just tired, that’s all, it’s no big deal.” You sit and talk with her for a little while longer. She looks a little pale and starts to have trouble breathing. “I just haven’t been sleeping well. I’m fine, don’t…

You are doing your chores at home like you do every day and suddenly a sharp pain in your lower back forces you to stop in your tracks. You lie down and feel much better after lying down for a little while. This sudden, acute, involuntary pain could be due to a muscle spasm or…

As we mentioned in the previous articles, heart diseases are caused by high blood pressure that contributes to the hardening of the arteries. High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) build up in the arteries as a result of uncontrolled diet with high levels of saturated fat and trans fat. Heart diseases affecting heart valves occur…

Are you an average American? If so, you will die of cardiovascular disease. Usually, a heart attack is the culprit. If you are average, you do not wish to die early, you do not wish to live a life that is limited by disease, you do not wish to spend huge amounts of your family…

Heart attacks occur when there is a shortage of oxygen to the heart. Oxygen is supplied to the heart by blood which flows through arteries that cover the surface of the heart. These are called coronary arteries. Cholesterol can build up in these arteries. This buildup is called plaque and it causes the arteries to…

Although fenugreek seeds are used extensively in the recipes of countries in the Middle and Far East, in the West it is not as well known as many other spices. Not only does fenugreek impart a characteristic flavour and tang to food but it also has several very important disease preventing characteristics. In traditional medicine,…

In summer when the cases of unaccompanied minors were at their peak in the states of Arizona and Texas, agents of the Border Patrol who worked inside processing facilities reported how the cases of tuberculosis, scabies and other critical diseases were being brought into the United States by people who were not unvaccinated, illegal aliens.…

A laser hair loss treatment works under the premise that light can heal. This alternative treatment is for both men and women, and it works to stimulate new hair growth, as well as aid thinning hair and a problematic scalp. The laser treatment is designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing energy. Its basic theory…

After undergoing tumor surgery, there are a number of things you can do in order to help your recovery. Here are some suggestions that will assist you in bouncing back after the ordeal of undergoing a surgical procedure involving the removal of a tumor. One of the first things to remember is that, depending on…